US President Donald Trump is trying to garner international support for securing the Strait of Hormuz – the vital waterway where the transport of oil has shuddered to a halt since the US and Israel began their war with Iran.
He claimed the US has gotten “some positive response” after reaching out to countries for help – but a few “would rather not get involved.” So far no country has made a firm commitment of sending warships.
Meanwhile, the price of oil is rising, while strikes on the ground continue roiling the Middle East.
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